This New Energy Report Has Experts Sounding the Alarm On Looming Blackouts

A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy has ignited serious concern among energy officials, grid operators, and policy experts. The headline takeaway: Americans could soon face more than 800 hours of power outages annually, nearly a full month without electricity, as the country’s demand soars and reliable power sources retire faster than they’re replaced.

The alarming forecast comes amid a surge in energy use driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers...